Jayme
Jayme is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or holder of the heel.
Origin and history
Jayme is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Jamie, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob meaning 'supplanter'. It experienced modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a feminine given name. Today it remains a recognizable, though less common, alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
14,071 babies in the United States have been named Jayme since 1880. It ranks #1332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1948.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- PA (7.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 604 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,001 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,637 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,605 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,757 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,555 |
| 2010-2019 | 652 |
| 2020-2029 | 153 |
Famous people named Jayme
- Jayme Lawson: Actress
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Jayme emerged in the 20th century as an alternative spelling to Jamie, giving a traditional name a distinctive visual style.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s alongside the rise of Jamie and Jaime.